Dry Pastel Course
Gain expert command of dry pastels, mastering colour, light, and atmospheric effects. Explore materials, layering, and edge control to produce glowing skies, portraits, interiors, and abstracts. Ensure your works stay clean, vibrant, and ready for display through proper conservation and framing techniques.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Dry Pastel Course equips you with hands-on skills to confidently handle light, colour, and atmosphere. You'll cover basics of materials, value block-ins, and composition, progressing to blending, layering, and precise colour techniques. Master rendering skies, interiors, portraits, fog, glass, and abstract atmospheres, plus conservation, framing, and documentation for durable, exhibition-quality pastel art.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Pastel colour expertise: craft radiant palettes for light, mood, and atmosphere.
- Pro layering methods: blend, glaze, and control edges for sharp, vivid colour.
- Atmospheric rendering: depict skies, fog, glass, and skin with realistic depth.
- Archival practices: select materials, fixatives, and framing to preserve pastels.
- Studio workflow: plan, document, and resolve issues for exhibition-standard pieces.
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